Activities & Services
Learning that takes place outside the meeting rooms is as valuable as the learning inside them. Connect with peers and colleagues who really get it. OD Network Conference 2006 offers unparalleled opportunities to meet, share, and problem-solve with like-minded colleagues. Take your pick of networking opportunities you won’t find elsewhere: a topic-driven roundtable luncheon, planned and spontaneous self-organizing group meetings, and two high-energy networking receptions that will kick off and end the event with a flourish!
Conference services and special activities are listed below; check out the menu at left for networking opportunities and a growing list of practitioner and affinity group meetings.
Yoga for Early Risers
Community Space
Job Exchange
Book Signings
OD Network Conference Bookstore and Shipping Service
OD Network Board of Trustees Annual Meeting
Registration and Service Desk
Nature Treks
Yoga for Early Risers
Rise and shine! This class is open to anyone—with or without experience—regardless of what shape, age, or condition you are in! We will build from basic movements to poses (asanas) at a level of ability that everybody can feel comfortable with. The class will be conducted by Maria Calabria, a certified yoga instructor and graduate of the Iyengar Yoga Institute of San Francisco.
A few tips and requirements: Wear comfortable attire—T-shirts with shorts or footless tights are recommended—and be prepared to be barefoot. Do not eat immediately before the class. Please bring a yoga mat, big towel, or anything you can use to sit on the floor. Advise the instructor if you have a significant health problem or are pregnant.
Community Space
Community Space provides a gathering place for conversation, connections, and discussion. You’ll find a message board for linking up with other attendees and a place to leave literature you’d like to share with others. Down the hall and around the corner, you’ll find a quiet and comfortable space where you can read, chat, reflect, and re-charge!
Job Exchange
Contemplating a job change? Have a position open in your organization? Look no further—the Job Exchange will be in California this year! The Job Exchange provides scores of jobs for job seekers to review, and a broad range of résumés for organizations to peruse. Find the perfect job or the right candidate for that difficult-to-fill position.
If you’re interested in posting a position, the fee is $200 to post both on site and on the OD Network website for 30 days. If you’re interested in listing your résumé, send 10 copies to the OD Network office by October 9 with $10 for shipping, or bring 10 copies with you to the conference and register on site. For more information, contact Mirlande Parker, Operations Administrator, at +1.973.763.7337 x 27.
Book signings
This year’s conference program is rich with presenters who are also well-known authors and OD thought leaders. Be sure to look for the schedule of author signings at the Conference Bookstore.
OD Network Conference Bookstore and Shipping Service
Most conference participants love to learn and love to read. Our partner, Business Outreach Books, will put together an intriguing mix of learning materials—so make time in your schedule to browse! If you find you’ve purchased more books (or other items) than you want to carry home, the bookstore offers a shipping service, too.
OD Network Board of Trustees Annual Meeting
On Sunday at 4 p.m., meet the Board and the Executive Director of the OD Network. During the annual business meeting, you’ll hear a summary of this year’s goals and achievements and get an update on the strategic direction of the organization. The Board welcomes your thoughts and input about how the OD Network can best act to fulfill its mission. For an additional opportunity to offer input, look for this year’s concurrent session with Maggie Hoyer, executive director.
Registration and Service Desk
The Conference registration and service desk is available to speed your check-in and help you make the most of your Conference experience.
| Friday, Oct. 20 | 11:00 am-4:00 pm |
| Saturday, Oct. 21 | 7:00 am-11:00 am 1:00 pm-4:00 pm |
| Sunday, Oct. 22 | 8:00 am-11:00 am 1:00 pm-6:00 pm |
| Monday, Oct. 23 | 7:00 am-4:00 pm |
| Tuesday, Oct. 24 | 7:00 am-4 pm |
| Wednesday, Oct. 25 | 8:00 am-1:00 pm |
| Thursday, Oct. 26 | 8:00 am-noon |
Nature treks
Join California Nature Treks naturalist-guides on two fascinating and awe-inspiring Nature Treks!
Sunday, 8 am–noon: Coastal Redwood Trek. The coast redwood is the tallest living thing on the planet and can live for over 2,000 years! Hike through a pristine redwood forest and learn about these amazing trees as well as the unusual plants and animals that have adapted to live in this dark, primeval forest. Afterward, travel a short distance to enjoy the incredible views up and down the coast.
Wednesday, 1–5 pm: Ano Nuevo Marine Mammal Trek. Ano Nuevo is a stunningly beautiful park famous for being the home of the northern elephant seal. These giant blubbery sea creatures breed, give birth, molt, and rest at the park, and the viewing is stupendous. Learn about these fascinating animals as well as the sea otters, sea lions, and other creatures you’ll see.
For either trek, register and pay directly with California Nature Treks or phone +1.877.433.8735 and ask for OD Network Conference Nature Treks. Your fee of $100 includes transportation and snacks.